Selfies While Brushing Your Teeth Lead To Better Dental Hygiene Posted On October 12, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, News, smile The “selfie” fad may be causing a number of unfortunate incidents across the globe but it also has its upside. According to a new study, recording video “selfies” while brushing teeth can help improve a person’s oral health. The study’s participants used stands to hold their smartphones and film themselves Read More
New link between periodontal and cerebrovascular diseases Posted On August 9, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign, smile A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small vessel disease that can lead to a stroke. Additional research is needed to Read More
Pregnant Women Likely to Have Gingivitis Posted On July 25, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign, smile Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular care to maintain their oral health and avoid adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry. The study also found that gingivitis is relatively stable in Read More
What to do if and when a tooth gets knocked out Posted On July 7, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, Invisalign Knocked-Out Teeth More than five million teeth are knocked out every year in children and adults. With proper emergency action, a tooth that has been knocked out of its socket can be successfully replanted and last for years. Review, remember and share these steps to saving a knocked-out tooth. Your Read More
Getting straight A’s in smiles. Invisalign corrects crooked teeth without metal or wires Posted On May 26, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Health, Invisalign, smile Canfield Middle School counselor Leigh Sales understands what many of her students are going through each day. That awkward transformation from gawky middle schooler to sophisticated teen can be painful. While Sales, 45, may no longer be in the throes of puberty, she knows all too well the transitions today's Read More